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Welcome CHS Students!
Semester 1 of the 2022-2023 Academic Year
2021-2022
Welcome Coldwater High School Students!
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Shirk ASL Support 2021-2022
2020-2021
Welcome Coldwater High School Students!
2019-2020
Welcome Legg Middle School Students!
Welcome Coldwater High School Students!
Click the "CHS 2021-22 Support" tab on this page
You may also:
Visit my Google Classroom
Shirk ASL Support 2021-2022
2020-2021
Welcome Coldwater High School Students!
2019-2020
Welcome Legg Middle School Students!
2017-2018
Welcome Madison Students!
Interpreted Performance!!!
Friday, November 10, 2017 at 7:30 pm
An ASL student attending the entire interpreted performance, sitting in the interpreter's area, getting the interpreter's signature in the correct spot on his/her trimester project log, completing fully the reflection for the event, and getting the reflection signed by either Mrs. Sullivan or Mrs. Shirk within two school days of the interpreted performance will earn two hours toward his/her trimester project. Although the play is not expected to be two hours in length, this concession is being made so that this event will be equivalent to, or greater than, hours that would have been offered for an ASL Movie Night.
Silent Dinner at Culver's
Tuesday, October 24th 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Silent Dinner at Applebee's in Adrian
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 6-7 p.m.
SAVE THE DATES!
Thursday, September 20, 2017 6:00-7:00 p.m. Silent Dinner (Taco Bell, 1106 North Main Street, Adrian, MI)
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 6:00-7:00 p.m. Silent Dinner (Location to Be Announced)
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 6:00-7:00 p.m. Silent Dinner (Location to Be Announced)
Friday, November 10, 2017 7:00-9:00 p.m. (arrive by 6:50 to get signed in) ASL Movie Night at MHS Room 113
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 6:00-7:00 p.m. Silent Dinner (Location to Be Announced)
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 6:00-7:00 p.m. Silent Dinner (Location to Be Announced)
Friday, November 10, 2017 7:00-9:00 p.m. (arrive by 6:50 to get signed in) ASL Movie Night at MHS Room 113
1st Silent Event of 2017-2018
Taco Bell
Wednesday, September 20th 6:00-7:00pm
1106 North Main Street, Adrian, Michigan 49221
An Evening with Sean Berdy at Lansing
Thursday, October 12, 2017
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Lansing Community College
Dart Auditorium
http://seanberdy.ticketleap.com/lansing
2016 - 2017
Trimester Projects are due Thursday, June 8, 2017
(Seniors, your project is due by your exam day)
Eight (8) hours with on-time, completed reflections and all required signatures will earn 100%
ASL Movie Night
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 6:00pm
Room 113 (Mrs. Ford's Room)
Slot (rated PG-13)A documentary crew gathers for a research project that takes them on a harrowing expedition through a remote desert filled with narrow and treacherous slot canyons. Only two of the assembled crew know the real purpose of the project. Once the crew gets into the heart of the slot canyons, an unforeseen life-threatening situation arises that tests the depth of every team member’s primal instinct to survive - in a very unforgiving and uncharted territory that may be supernatural,
Pizza, snacks, and soft drinks will be available for purchase!
Pizza, snacks, and soft drinks will be available for purchase!
TRIMESTER PROJECT OPPORTUNITY
(1/2 hour)
MADISON'S GOT TALENT!
Thursday, May 11th, 6:30 pm, Madison Performing Arts Center
Doors open at 6:00pm Cost for admission is $3 per person
Fireflies Crooked Smile
Attention ASL students and anyone else interested in signing:
Mrs. Shirk is hosting a Silent Outing on Wednesday from 6 – 7pm at the Winter Street location of Spotted Cow. Remember to bring a new sign to share with the group, your Trimester Project Log to jot down the new signs you learn, and to complete your reflection of the event. What a great way to earn an hour for your trimester project or to just come out, socialize, and learn new signs!
Countdown to Sync:
This Sunday! 1pm and 4pm.
$5 in advance by contacting Ashleigh Taylor at: [email protected] or $8 at the Dart Auditorium Box Office the day of the show.
Tuesday, April 18th, Mrs. Shirk hosted 35 past and current Madison ASL students at a Silent Dinner at Burger King. Each student in attendance brought a new sign to share with the group. Once again, adults and children alike from the larger community were intrigued and pleased to see so many students enjoying themselves signing in the large group setting. Students attending were: Gabriel Howard, Haley Phipps, Samuel James Daly, Donnie Farrar, Freddy Miller, Dylan Dopp, Jacob Rumsey, McKenzie Libiri, Rhae Russell, Shayna Glase, Reece Yeager, Kegan Newcomb, Katie Hamann, Zylar Ritzler, Cole McMahon, Tommy Waite, Larisa Dowhaniuk, Tyson Fetter, Skyler Lamley, Jacob Foster, Aleesha Summers, Sara Swanson, Chloe Cowen, Mykenzie Louden, Jenny Mauss, Rylee Echelberger, Arian Fernandez, Erica Lynn, Abby Linger, Jazmyn Luce, Tiffany Cole, Trey Raburn, Gavin Blaker, Jessica Schwab, and Trinity Bowen.
Silent Dinner at Burger King - 1400 S. Main Street
April 18th from 6-7 pm
Bring your trimester Project Log and a Sign to Share.
April 18th from 6-7 pm
Bring your trimester Project Log and a Sign to Share.
Silent Dinner at Culver's
This Thursday, March 23rd from 6-7 pm
Bring your trimester Project Log.
ASL Movies for Trimester Project or Personal Enjoyment
You may borrow these from Mrs. Shirk
(Overnight Only)
REMINDER:
Trimester Projects are due Thursday, March 2, 2017.
Make sure your reflections are complete and are supported by proper documentation (ie. signatures).
Make sure your reflections are complete and are supported by proper documentation (ie. signatures).
ASL Movie Night
Wrong Game
Silent Lunch!
Mrs. Thomas has graciously allowed us to combine our high school lunch period along with homeroom in order to have a full hour!**
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 11:30am - 12:30pm
MHS Media Center (Library)
Bring your: lunch, Trimester Project Log (if you want to earn credit), a writing utensil, your best signing skills, and a new sign to share with the group
** Students must pre-register with Mrs. Shirk
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 11:30am - 12:30pm
MHS Media Center (Library)
Bring your: lunch, Trimester Project Log (if you want to earn credit), a writing utensil, your best signing skills, and a new sign to share with the group
** Students must pre-register with Mrs. Shirk
“Silent China Buffet”
2584 S. Main Street, Adrian, MI
Wednesday, February 1, 2015
5:30-6:30 pm
*Cost, collected at restaurant by Mrs. Shirk, is $8 (includes buffet, drink, and tip)
*Remember to bring your Trimester Project Log to earn up to 1 hour.
Opportunity!!!
Link to buildings and Parking at LCC: http://www.lcc.edu/parking/
Silent Dinner!
5:30 – 6:45 pm, Thursday, January 12, 2017
Madison High School, Room 113 (Mrs. Ford's room)
We will order pizza, socialize (without our voices, of course), and participate in sign language activities!
**Remember to bring your Trimester Project Log**
Madison High School, Room 113 (Mrs. Ford's room)
We will order pizza, socialize (without our voices, of course), and participate in sign language activities!
**Remember to bring your Trimester Project Log**
1st Silent Event of the 2nd Trimester
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Culver's in Adrian, Michigan
**Student must have a new sign to share.
**Students must bring their Trimester Project Log/Journal to get it signed at the event.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Culver's in Adrian, Michigan
**Student must have a new sign to share.
**Students must bring their Trimester Project Log/Journal to get it signed at the event.
Two Wonderful Upcoming Opportunities
Facebook, Lcc Sync http://www.wildswantheater.org/
Sunday, Dec. 11th at 2:00 pm
Lansing Community College Saturday, De. 10th at 2:00 pm
Washtenaw Community College
Lansing Community College Saturday, De. 10th at 2:00 pm
Washtenaw Community College
The Madison High School Performing Arts Club will present:
Footloose, The Musical
Sunday, November 13th @ 2:00 p.m. Interpreted Performance
Footloose, The Musical
Sunday, November 13th @ 2:00 p.m. Interpreted Performance
Change in Venue!
Our final Silent Dinner scheduled for this 1st Trimester will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 5:30-6:30 pm
China Buffet
2584 S. Main Street, Adrian, Michigan
(owned by the Wong Family)
Our final Silent Dinner scheduled for this 1st Trimester will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 5:30-6:30 pm
China Buffet
2584 S. Main Street, Adrian, Michigan
(owned by the Wong Family)
Approved Movie Titles for Trimester Project:
Love is Never Silent (1985) 1 hour, 40 minutes
For a Deaf Son (1994) approximately 1 hour
Summer's Story (1988) approximately 30 minutes
Sound and Fury (2000) 1 hour, 20 minutes
The Hammer (2010) 1 hour, 48 minutes
No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie (2013) 1 hour, 19 minutes
*Unfortunately, a previously mentioned movie, Children of a Lesser God, is rated R; therefore, it is inappropriate for this project.
*Students who have watched Sound and Fury and/or The Hammer previously in class may not count these titles toward their Trimester Project.
*For further details about eligibility of movies for Trimester Project hours, consult your Trimester Project Directions or Mrs. Shirk.
For a Deaf Son (1994) approximately 1 hour
Summer's Story (1988) approximately 30 minutes
Sound and Fury (2000) 1 hour, 20 minutes
The Hammer (2010) 1 hour, 48 minutes
No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie (2013) 1 hour, 19 minutes
*Unfortunately, a previously mentioned movie, Children of a Lesser God, is rated R; therefore, it is inappropriate for this project.
*Students who have watched Sound and Fury and/or The Hammer previously in class may not count these titles toward their Trimester Project.
*For further details about eligibility of movies for Trimester Project hours, consult your Trimester Project Directions or Mrs. Shirk.
More Culver's Fun! October 26th
Friday, October 28, 2016
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Madison High School, Room 113 (Mrs. Ford's room)
The Legend of the Mountain Man (Rated PG)
This movie is entirely in American Sign Language (with English subtitles).
Snacks, soft drinks, and water will be available for purchase.
Culver's Wednesday, October 12, 2016
2nd Silent Event of the Trimester
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Culver's in Adrian, Michigan
**Student must have their Trimester Project Log/Journal signed at the event in order to count toward their project hours.
1st Silent Event of the Year - Culver's
American Sign Language students started out the new school year with their first Silent Event of the trimester. Nearly 30 students attended Culver’s to hang out, eat great food, and put to use their signing skills. The following students were in attendance and are pictured below:
Sara Swanson, Aleesha Summers, Ariana Fernandez, Madeleine Fuller, Isabell Young, McKenzie Liberi, Skyler Lamley, Autumn Bussing, Fred Miller, Brady Schadewald, Lauren Perez, Mia Young, Tyson Fetter, Dylan Dopp, Sam Daly, Makenna Sharp, Jacob Foster, Lauren Sellers, Trey Raburn, Alison Forsyth, Jazmyn Luce, Justin Harvey, Abby Linger, Katie Hamann, Erica Lynn, Gale DeAngelis, and Zylar Ritzler.
SAVE THE DATES:
Mrs. Shirk will host the following dates Silent Events.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Culver’s)
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Culver’s)
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Culver’s)
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Culver’s)
Past and present ASL students, along with any other “Madison Family”
members interested in sign language, are invited to attend.
2015-2016
Mrs. Shirk is currently accepting completed Trimester Project Logs.
Don't wait until the last minute to turn in your log.
Don't take the chance of losing sight of the deadline.
Turn in your Trimester Project Log now to get it out of the way.
Final Due Date for Trimester Project Logs is
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Students Enjoy Silent Spotted Cow Event
Thank you, Mrs. Fetter!
Silent Spotted Cow!
There has been a minor change in our outing.
We will meet this Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.(previously we were scheduled from 5:30-6:30. Mrs. Fetter will be hosting this event.
Remember to bring your Trimester Project Logs
and your new sign to share with the group.
There has been a minor change in our outing.
We will meet this Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.(previously we were scheduled from 5:30-6:30. Mrs. Fetter will be hosting this event.
Remember to bring your Trimester Project Logs
and your new sign to share with the group.
ASL II Students Participate in
Madison's Got Talent!
7 Years: Kayla Wohlgamuth, Haley Kozumplik, Brooke Schweikert, Gavin Blaker, Evelyn Dewey, Tanner Luce, Cheyenne, Halsey, and Analysia Villalovos
Shake it Off: Lindsey Morris, Ethan Mohr, Kate Flynn, Andrew Thacker, Rebecca McTaggart, Haylie Blohm,
Greg Carson, Jersi Garza, and Hayden Van Valkenburg
Greg Carson, Jersi Garza, and Hayden Van Valkenburg
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Lilia Nichols, Shane Stegg, Nick Adams, and Courtney Grof
Students Love Attending SYNC!
SYNC students: The bus to LCC will leave MHS parking lot at 1:30p.m. on Sunday, April 24th. We will return approximately 7:30 p.m.
SAVE THE DATES
The following dates will be Silent Events. Past and present ASL students, along with any other “Madison Family” members interested in sign language, are invited to attend:
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Culver’s)
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Applebee’s)
Sunday, April 24, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m. SYNC at Dart Auditorium, Lansing Community College
Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Spotted Cow)
The following dates will be Silent Events. Past and present ASL students, along with any other “Madison Family” members interested in sign language, are invited to attend:
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Culver’s)
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Applebee’s)
Sunday, April 24, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m. SYNC at Dart Auditorium, Lansing Community College
Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Spotted Cow)
Madison High School American Sign Language students attended their third Silent Dinner of the trimester on Thursday, February 18th at the newly renovated Burger King on South Main Street in Adrian.
Attendees of the Silent Burger King event held Thursday, February 18th: Jazlyn Ramirez, Autumn Tindall, Kayla Wohlgamuth, Jenna Ash, Collin Schmitz, Kate Flynn, Rebecca McTaggart, Jacob Elliott, Chelsea Short, Hayden VanValkenberg, Shane Stegg, Nick Adams, Sam Daly, Greg Carson, Chloe Cowen, Arianna Fernandez, Trey Raburn, Lauren Turner, Aleesha Summers, Sara Swanson, Abigail Watters, and Katie Hamann. In attendance, but missing from the photo: Erica Lynn, Micheal Round, and Darren Adams.
Attendees of the Silent Burger King event held Thursday, February 18th: Jazlyn Ramirez, Autumn Tindall, Kayla Wohlgamuth, Jenna Ash, Collin Schmitz, Kate Flynn, Rebecca McTaggart, Jacob Elliott, Chelsea Short, Hayden VanValkenberg, Shane Stegg, Nick Adams, Sam Daly, Greg Carson, Chloe Cowen, Arianna Fernandez, Trey Raburn, Lauren Turner, Aleesha Summers, Sara Swanson, Abigail Watters, and Katie Hamann. In attendance, but missing from the photo: Erica Lynn, Micheal Round, and Darren Adams.
Silent Burger King
Thursday, February 18, 2016
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Bring your Trimester Project Log to earn up to an hour.
Students had great fun at "Silent Culver's."
Save the Dates
The following dates will be Silent Events. Past and present ASL students, along with any other "Madison Family" member interested in sign language, are invited to attend the following:
The following dates will be Silent Events. Past and present ASL students, along with any other "Madison Family" member interested in sign language, are invited to attend the following:
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Silent _______China Buffet________
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Silent _______Culver's________
Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Silent ________Burger King________
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Silent _______Culver's________
Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Silent ________Burger King________
Silent Culver's Event
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Bring your trimester Project Log and money for a drink, snack, or meal.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Bring your trimester Project Log and money for a drink, snack, or meal.
Silent China Buffet was a huge success!
More than 20 current and former ASL students attended on Tuesday, December 15. 2015 from 5:30-6:30 pm
More than 20 current and former ASL students attended on Tuesday, December 15. 2015 from 5:30-6:30 pm